Two decades of losing was like a wrench to the ribs of EMU’s collective program, so after helping the Eagles reach their first bowl game in 29 years and playing his way onto the radar of NFL scouts, quarterback Brogan Roback was able to take one final wrench to his side in stride.

Roback fractured his right fibula in a Senior Day win over Bowling Green in November.

The injury cost Roback a chance to play in the NFLPA postseason all-star game, but it didn’t dampen his spirits or his outlook on reaching the NFL.

“That was kind of our motto at Eastern was give me the wrench,” Roback said Tuesday. “And I think it kind of goes hand in hand. Obviously, everyone has that 20 minutes of pitiness. They want to drown in their own sorrows for about 20 minutes. But after you realize God doesn’t make any mistakes, you kind of work from that point on. And there’s been adversity throughout my entire career here at Eastern and I think battling through that has taught me a lot. So I just figure it’s just another obstacle for me to take on head first and a challenge that I was willing to meet.”

Roback underwent surgery after the season and has been fully cleared for football activities for nearly two months.

He took part in Eastern Michigan’s pro day March 20, made a top-30 visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, and on Wednesday he’ll be one of more than two dozen players on hand for the Lions’ local day workout in Allen Park.

Michigan’s Maurice Hurst, Ohio State’s Damon Webb, Central Michigan’s Tyler Conklin and Toledo’s Logan Woodside are among other players expected to take part in a workout and interview session that’s open to select players who played high school or college football in what the NFL deems the Lions’ local area.

“I’m very excited,” Roback said. “I’m sure I won’t be able to sleep like I wasn’t able to sleep before pro day and all these other things that come up, and that’s OK. I think that’s a good thing.”

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Now that the first wave of NFL free agency is in the books, and a couple of trades have shaken up the draft order, it's time for another mock draft. Here's Dave Birkett's mock draft 2.0, where quarterbacks rule the top:
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3. New York Jets: QB Josh Rosen, UCLA – The Jets didn’t move up three spots to not take a quarterback. Rosen has the best film of the top QBs, and his willingness to think beyond football will be welcome in New York.
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6. Indianapolis Colts: DE Bradley Chubb, North Carolina State – The Colts would have taken Chubb at three. After their trade with the Jets, they still get their man and three second-round picks.
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9. San Francisco 49ers: OLB Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech – Edmunds doesn’t turn 20 until May, but should be able to help an NFL team right away at linebacker and as a pass rusher.
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12. Buffalo Bills: S Derwin James, Florida State – The Bills obviously want to trade up for a quarterback, but that’s not an option here so James can help a needy secondary.
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13. Washington: DT Vita Vea, Washington – Vea falling to 13 works out well for a Washington team that ranked last in the NFL against the run last season and faces Ezekiel Elliott (and maybe Saquon Barkley) twice a year.
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14. Green Bay Packers: CB Denzel Ward, Ohio State – The Packers could use another weapon for Aaron Rodgers, but Ward is the top cornerback in the draft and Green Bay needs help in the back end.
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16. Baltimore Ravens: C James Daniels, Iowa – The Ravens hit a home run with Iowa lineman Marshal Yanda 11 years ago. Daniels could anchor the interior of their line for years to come.
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17. Los Angeles Chargers: OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame – The Chargers drafted two offensive linemen last year and signed Mike Pouncey in free agency, but still need help at right tackle.
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19. Dallas Cowboys: CB Isaiah Oliver, Colorado – Oliver is a better player than his former college teammate Chidobe Awuzie, who the Cowboys liked enough to draft in the second round last year.
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20. Detroit Lions: DT Maurice Hurst, Michigan – I gave Boston College pass rusher Harold Landry to the Lions in my last mock draft and I’m not completely off that train. But Hurst’s heart scare at the combine could have him slipping in the draft, and he’d fit a more immediate – and bigger – need on the Lions’ defense. Lions doctors signed off on Nick Fairley when he had what was described to me as “a similar issue.” If they give Hurst a clean bill of health, he may end up in Detroit.
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23. Los Angeles Rams: OT Orlando Brown, Oklahoma – Brown is far from the most athletic lineman, but with Rob Havenstein heading into his free-agent year it makes sense to add some help up front.
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24. Carolina Panthers: OL Isaiah Wynn, Georgia – The Panthers lost Andrew Norwell in free agency. Wynn can replace him at guard – or play just about any other spot on the offensive line.
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25. Tennessee Titans: LB Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State – Vander Esch can play most any linebacker spot, and with Avery Williamson’s departure he could start from Day 1.
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30. Minnesota Vikings: CB Mike Hughes, UCF – The Vikings are in win-now mode, and Hughes can help at slot corner immediately and be a building block for the secondary in the future.
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A late-round draft prospect or priority free agent, Roback threw for 8,624 yards in his EMU career with 57 touchdowns and 38 interceptions.

He’s one of the more experienced quarterbacks in this year’s draft, appearing in 45 career games, though he's had to answer questions about his inconsistent play — he's a career 58 percent passer — for NFL scouts.

At EMU, Roback played in a spread offense but said he had full autonomy to audible at the line of scrimmage and handle protection calls.

"I think taking this, I don’t want to say this institution but this team and this program, help being a part of something special and turning it around, I think that’s something that I can hang my hat on and other people can see," Roback said. "I’m going to bet on myself, so if someone else bets on me like I believe they should, they’re going to get a winner and someone that’s going to be good for that quarterback room and also that team."

Roback grew up in Maumee, Ohio, and attended Toledo St. John's Jesuit High. His parents were Lions fans, and he said two of his favorite quarterbacks growing up were Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers.

As for Wednesday's workout, Roback said he hopes to show that he's coachable and capable of being a good teammate and leader.

"In my opinion I think I deserve to be drafted and I should be," Roback said. "I think the tape and the play and all the other things have kind of proven that and can back that up. But I’d be lying to you (if I) said that I don’t think and my expectations are getting drafted. And I think we’re in a good place right now, to be honest with you. I think my stock’s only moving up right now."